MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Cessna and Piper aircraft owners will receive a $150 trade-in credit on legacy Chrysler and Ford alternators when they upgrade to a new-generation Plane-Power alternator for their Cessnas or Pipers. “Ford alternators were used exclusively on single-engine Cessnas in the 1970s and early 1980s,” said Mike Disbrow, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies […]
Dynon releases SkyView Software Version 15.0
Dynon’s latest SkyView software update — version 15.0 — is now available for download for all SkyView systems. SkyView Software Version 15 contains a variety of new features to enhance the SkyView flying experience, including: Extended Runways Centerlines; Highway in the Sky (HITS); Airport Signposts in Synthetic Vision; Maintenance Logging; Weight and Balance Calculator. ADS-B traffic and weather from […]
Wings of Hope receives grant
ST. LOUIS — The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation recently awarded Wings of Hope an $8,000 grant to support medevac services at one of the organization’s newest field bases: Papua New Guinea. This is the second grant Wings of Hope has received from the ISTAT Foundation. In 2015, the foundation awarded the […]
Dear FAA: Tell me why…
The November/December 2016 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on many of the questions the FAA commonly receives from the public, as well as how to interact more effectively with the agency. Areas of discussion include aviation rulemaking, airman rules and regulations, and pilot resources. Feature articles include: Out for Comments – Why Does it […]
Aircraft Spruce Canada moves to larger facility
Aircraft Spruce Canada has moved to a new facility at 27 York Road, in Brandtford, Ontario, just down the street from its former facility. The new location boasts 20,000 square feet, including a larger warehouse. The new location allows for Aircraft Spruce to hold a larger number of parts and provide additional room to fully […]
Pictures of the day: On display at NBAA
While bizjets were the star attraction at the static display of aircraft at Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport during the National Business Aviation Association 2016 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the other end of GA also was represented on the ramp. The sold-out static display of aircraft featured 114 aircraft at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) and the […]
More than 40,000 Young Eagles enrolled in free online courses
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Sporty’s Pilot Shop report that more than 40,000 young people have enrolled in Sporty’s Learn to Fly online course as a follow-up to their flights in the EAA Young Eagles program. The Sporty’s course, which was first offered to all Young Eagles in 2009, […]
WAAAM opens its doors for Second Saturday
The SocialFlight.com Event of the Week is the Second Saturday at the Western Antique Airplane and Automobile Museum, this Saturday, Nov. 12, Ken Jernstedt Airfield in Hood River, Oregon. The museum will open its doors to roll out some of its antique airplanes and cars. Visitors will be able to watch airplane operations up close and […]
Beaver Lake Aviation celebrates 30 years
ROGERS, Arkansas — Beaver Lake Aviation, a Phillips 66 Aviation branded FBO and a subsidiary of Wal-Mart, recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary. Located at Rogers Executive Airport (KROG), the northwest Arkansas FBO is a destination for corporate businesses and a stopover for cross-country general aviation flights and aircraft traveling to local attractions like the Walmart Arkansas […]